Comments on Unburned Pieces of the Mind: All quiet on the home front

CPT Kearney, I am honored by your comment, and I ...

2009-07-09T19:19:05.681-05:00

CPT Kearney,

I am honored by your comment, and I appreciate your praise of my son. From what he has said about his experience serving under you, I can assure you he has expressed nothing but the highest regard for your leadership.

Sincerely,

Scot Cunningham

Sir-

Wanted to let you know that I enjoyed ...

2008-12-18T06:17:00.000-06:00

Sir-

Wanted to let you know that I enjoyed reading your words and feeling your emotions.

I too understand it, and likely better than yourself--I was your son's Company Commander there.

He is a great young man and will do wonders in life. I thoroughly enjoy his company--which is likely the complete opposite from what he would say about me.

Please know that your son is a true warrior and hero, and you should be very proud of how he has turned out.

CPT Kearney

elpound,
Always good to see a first time visito...

2008-06-08T09:49:00.000-05:00

elpound,
Always good to see a first time visitor. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Pia,

Thanks for coming by. Florida can grow on you pretty quick. I used to live in Cocoa Beach a while back. Appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Scot

I'm not a parent but can too easily imagine the pr...

2008-06-07T21:50:00.000-05:00

I'm not a parent but can too easily imagine the pride and anguish you feel.

Your son's letter to his grandmother was wonderful

May he come home soon safe and sound and you continue to find solace and peace in the bike trails

You moved to a large city. I moved from a large one, but every day when I walk to the beach I know how right it was for me

Just discovered this article through an online sea...

2008-06-07T15:13:00.000-05:00

Just discovered this article through an online search of the 173rd. This is hearfelt and poignant. Enjoyed reading.

Thanks, Deborah,

Appreciate your thoughtful...

2008-06-06T18:17:00.000-05:00

Thanks, Deborah,

Appreciate your thoughtful comment and encouragement.

Scot

As a parent, your post touched me in so many ways,...

2008-06-05T20:15:00.000-05:00

As a parent, your post touched me in so many ways, especially the imagery of two Army soldiers meeting you on your doorstep and how the Army has changed your son. Keep thinking positive thoughts. He'll make it home.

Roberta,
Appreciate your thoughtful comment. Wh...

2008-06-05T18:40:00.000-05:00

Roberta,
Appreciate your thoughtful comment. When I served in the Marines during Vietnam, I could never understand why my mother always seemed so worried about me. Now I know.
Scot

Lorna,
Getting out in the woods for a long hik...

2008-06-05T18:36:00.000-05:00

Lorna,
Getting out in the woods for a long hike has always been about the best form of meditation for me. And you are so right in saying "it brings out the things we're caught up in. . ." It is by "bringing it out" that we create context for the issues we are dealing with in our lives.

Thanks for coming by,
Scot

scot, these are such sobering thoughts yet woven i...

2008-06-04T23:48:00.000-05:00

scot, these are such sobering thoughts yet woven in between are things achingly beautiful.

I was particularly struck by your son's letter to his grandmother. A letter that spells 'courage' in a way few understand.

I would say more, but how can I? Angst, I understand, but not the depth and breadth of it for those in the midst of the battle and the loved ones that must wait for their return.

Funny how the peace of the woods brings out the th...

2008-06-04T14:55:00.000-05:00

Funny how the peace of the woods brings out the things we're most caught up in---I love walking and thinking and finding a truth I'd just been poking at for a while...

Mojo,

Hadn't quite thought of it that way. ...

2008-06-03T19:35:00.000-05:00

Mojo,

Hadn't quite thought of it that way. But you're right about that. Thanks for sharing.

Scot

There's nothing like getting back into the world t...

2008-06-03T03:34:00.000-05:00

There's nothing like getting back into the world to find out what's important to you in the world.